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Sh!t I told my Hairdresser

Sh!t I told my Hairdresser

By: Jason Townsend a former Beverly Hills celebrity hairdressers spilling the tea
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Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser is the unfiltered hairdresser podcast exposing the wild, hilarious, chaotic, and brutally honest reality of life behind the salon chair.

Hosted by veteran hairstylist Jason Townsend and co-host Paula Dahlberg, the show dives into salon drama, hairstylist confessions, beauty industry secrets, toxic work culture, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the conversations stylists usually only have behind closed salon doors.

With decades of real industry experience — from Beverly Hills celebrity styling to everyday salon chaos — Jason and Paula say the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter.

You’ll hear:

  • outrageous salon horror stories
  • hairstylist confessions
  • beauty industry truths
  • toxic salon culture exposed
  • hilarious client interactions
  • behind-the-chair gossip
  • celebrity and luxury salon experiences
  • real conversations about burnout, identity, relationships, and salon life

Whether you’re a hairstylist, salon owner, cosmetology student, barber, beauty industry professional, or a client obsessed with salon culture, this podcast gives you the real stories nobody else is willing to say publicly.

If you love unfiltered conversations, salon drama, hairstylist humor, beauty industry chaos, and brutally honest storytelling — welcome to your new favorite podcast.

Welcome to Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser — where the beauty industry finally tells the truth.

Give a follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/shititoldmyhairdresser/

If you would like to be on the show or share a story with visit our website and leave us a voicemail or email https://shititoldmyhairdresser.com/

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Jason Townsend
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Episodes
  • The Beauty School Lie Nobody Wants to Admit with Carla Jones
    Jun 28 2026

    The beauty industry is facing one of its biggest educational shakeups in decades. Carla Jones joins us to unpack the facts behind the Do No Harm Bill, Title IV funding, gainful employment requirements, student outcomes, salon culture, and the future of beauty education. This isn't fear-mongering—it's a candid conversation about accountability, opportunity, and what schools, students, and salon owners need to do moving forward.

    For more follow Carla on Instagram @iamcarlajones and on TikTok @iam.carlajones

    Beauty School Reform, Cosmetology School, Do No Harm Bill, Beauty Industry News, Hairdresser Podcast, Salon Industry, Hairstylist Education, Beauty School Truth, Cosmetology Career, Salon Owner, Hair Industry, Beauty School Accreditation, Career Readiness, Hairdresser Business, Beauty Industry Podcast

    Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair.

    From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter.

    New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors.



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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Your Clients Are Buying Online Anyway, Here's How to Get Paid with Victoria Domazet
    Jun 21 2026

    Are your clients buying their shampoo, tools, and styling products online instead of from you? In this episode, we sit down with Australian hairstylist and educator Victoria Domazet to uncover how hairdressers can earn commission from the products they already recommend every day.

    We dive into affiliate marketing for hairstylists, the future of salon retail, QR code selling strategies, Linktree storefronts, online shopping habits, and why traditional retail shelves may be costing salons thousands in lost revenue.

    Whether you're a salon owner, booth renter, suite owner, independent stylist, educator, makeup artist, or beauty professional, this conversation will challenge the way you think about retail sales, client buying behavior, and building additional income streams in the beauty industry.

    If you've ever wondered why clients buy products online after leaving your chair, this episode explains how to stop losing those sales and start benefiting from them.

    Follow Victoria in instagram @victoriadomazet_ also click the link and take her free online class on affiliate marketing How to sell retail online and all other link to get you own online shop going Shop my the app I am using in the podcast https://shopmy.us/join/hairstylingformula Linktree, a place to have lots of links together https://linktr.ee Free places you can start as a hairdresser in the USA with zero followers: https://www.saloninteractive.com & https://www.salonhq.co

    Topics Covered:

    • Affiliate marketing for hairdressers

    • Salon retail strategies in 2026

    • Passive income for beauty professionals

    • QR codes and digital selling

    • Client buying behavior and online shopping

    • Product recommendations and commissions

    • Salon ownership and retail profitability

    • Beauty industry business growth

    • Hairstylist income diversification

    • The future of salon retail

    Because if your clients are already buying online, you might as well be part of the transaction.

    Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair.

    From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter.

    New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors.



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    46 mins
  • Living with Lindsay Lohan Nearly Broke Me, Adam Garland
    Jun 14 2026

    What does it take to go from a small seaside town in England to working alongside fashion legends, celebrity icons, and some of the biggest names in beauty?

    In this episode, Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg sit down with hair historian, session stylist, educator, and former Vidal Sassoon and Toni & Guy-trained hairdresser Adam Garland. Adam shares his remarkable journey through the worlds of high fashion, celebrity hairstyling, addiction, recovery, and reinvention.

    From assisting at Chanel and working alongside industry legends to styling celebrity clients, navigating the pressures of Fashion Week, and rebuilding his life after addiction, Adam delivers one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on the podcast.

    We also dive into why hair history matters, how fashion trends actually evolve, the influence of Vidal Sassoon on modern hairdressing, and why understanding the past can make you a better stylist today.


    In This Episode:

    • Vidal Sassoon vs. Toni & Guy education

    • The reality of Fashion Week and session styling

    • Working with celebrities and supermodels

    • Hair history, beauty culture, and trend forecasting

    • Addiction, recovery, and rebuilding a career

    • The toxic side of the beauty industry

    • Mentoring the next generation of artists

    • Why most hairdressers overlook the importance of history

    Whether you're a hairstylist, salon owner, beauty student, fashion enthusiast, or someone rebuilding their life after adversity, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom, industry insight, and unforgettable stories.

    Guest: Adam Garland Follow on instagram @adamgarland_

    Host: Jason Townsend & Paula Dahlberg

    Podcast: Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser – Real Hairdressers Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud

    Hairdresser Podcast, Hairstylist Podcast, Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy, Fashion Week, Session Stylist, Celebrity Hairstylist, Hair History, Beauty Industry, Salon Life, Hair Education, Hairdresser Stories, Addiction Recovery, Fashion Industry, Editorial Hair, Adam Garland, Jason Townsend, Paula Dahlberg, Hair Trends, Beauty Culture

    Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair.

    From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter.

    New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors.



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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